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colloquially

 

[ kษ™หˆloสŠ.kwษ™.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

informal speech

Colloquially refers to the way language is used in everyday conversation or informal contexts, rather than in formal speech or writing. It involves using casual phrases, slang, or expressions that are commonly understood within a particular group or region.

Synonyms

conversationally, informally, slangily

Examples of usage

  • He is, colloquially, known as a 'jack of all trades'.
  • Colloquially, we say 'kick the bucket' to mean someone has died.
  • In the region, they colloquially refer to the train station as 'the depot'.

Translations

Translations of the word "colloquially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coloquialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏเคคเคƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umgangssprachlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara santai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potocznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ่ชž็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colloquialement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coloquialmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผndelik dilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์–ด์ฒด๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hovorovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hovorovo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃ่ฏญไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogovorno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlfarandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะทัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ danฤฑลŸฤฑq dilindษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coloquialmente

Etymology

The term 'colloquial' originates from the Latin word 'colloqui', which means 'to converse'. The word began to appear in the English language in the early 19th century as it became important to differentiate between formal and informal language usages. The adverbial form 'colloquially' likely evolved as English speakers sought to describe the way people spoke in casual settings, contrasting it with academic or formal communication. Throughout the years, colloquialisms have enriched the language, reflecting cultural shifts, regional dialects, and the dynamics of social interactions. The use of colloquial expressions can often reveal much about the speaker's identity, including their background, social status, and regional affiliations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,373 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.